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You have definitely lost more than 8.8 inches overall! You look great!

I loved seeing your story! I have similar goals and it is so encouraging to hear someone doing it with good old fashioned hard work and dedication! Great job! YOU LOOK AMAZING! But more importantly, YOU FEEL AWESOME TOO!!

Great job! You look amazing! Your skin looks awesome too! Great job;)

I thought about trying Shakeology and decided against it. I've tried so many different shakes and was left bloated, or hungry right after, etc. I finally broke down and tried Isagenix shakes and I LOVE them. I am doing the 30 day cleanse program, but you can just get the shakes. They are meal replacements and help curb…

Hi - I'm in Columbus near Reynoldsburg area. Great to see some people local to me!

Friday Fitness: I've got almost 2 weeks of my eating program under my belt and ready to start adding some exercise! I plan on walking this weekend a total of 4 miles.. 2 2 mile walks:) Gonna do this 4 times this week. Then starting in September I"m taking a boot camp class I got off living social for 4 weeks too! So…

My favorite question is How are you doing it? When I say tracking my calories and exercise. A lot of people face turns down, like, CRAP, I was hoping for a miracle drug! lol!!

I wouldn't wear a bikini no matter how good I looked. I'm one of those rare people who like to leave a little to the imagination;)

Did you take your measurements? I did a program for 4 weeks and only lost a few pounds BUT I lost 29 inches!! And it's similar to p90x. Here's the deal - the first 30 days you are gaining muscle - you may not see a lot of movement on the scale. The next 30 days your metabolism is revved up and kicking in, and it's the last…

Thanks Caroline. I meantto look at the store tonight and forgot. I can always swap out ingredients as well. That sounds great!! I'm gonna check them out!! Thanks for sharing:)

Does it used a lot of processed ingredients? Just curious cause I'm trying to keep my diet clean.

Just committ to restart everyday! It's not a one time committment, it's a daily even per meal committment. As you do that, you will release the pressure off yourself and it will get easier and easier.

To keep me encouraged, I think about the alternative! If I stop where I'm at, I know I'll go the other way and gain more weight. Then, I'll be going in the wrong direction! If I have a few days of slip ups (or weeks) I just make a choice. I usually start by just focusin on 1 change per week. For example, this week, I am…

Let us know about the pregnancy thing? It doesn't make sense that you would gain that much in 2 weeks? Are you eating a lot of sodium? Maybe?

I know it's scary. I personally haven't been through this but I have had 2 friends that went through this.. The only advice I can offer you is to put your faith in God. In order to renew our outer body, we have to first start inside. Renew your mind and spirit to who you believe that you are! You are a beautiful woman who…

When I started my clean eating journey I first started by getting rid the the VERY BAD THINGS first! Like ANYTHING with MSG, SUGAR as the first 5 ingredients, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NITRATES, and Basically processed canned or boxed foods. I replaced with things like Annies Mac and Chese for the kids (organic and WAY…

The weight thing was a concern for me at first, but I only have to 10 pounds and I'm still getting great results! I am searching craigslist for weights in my area. Also, check in the sunday papers for sales on dumbbells. If you had 5, 10, and 12s you should be good.

Wow!! A lot has happened since I asked this question... I have to admit, I feel better knowing that I'm not the ONLY one who struggles with this. I'm glad to see guys interested as well. My husband said that you burn 30% more calories at TOM, but doesn't mean we should eat them...lol I remember seeing something about…

Choclate Bar!! lol!! I've made every "healthy" chocolate thing I can think of and STIlL WANT some good ole Graeters black raspberry chip! But I did't give in. Instead I got WW frozen snicker bars. HAven't ahd one of those yet either...lol But now that you mention it.... Will try to drink some water and see if I can't…

I am in the first week of the PUSH phase - I went from basically just swimming a few tims a week to doing this progrm. I have WAY more weight to lose than you and lost about 9 pounds last month and get this ~~~ 29.75 inches all over my body!! I just started REALLY counting my calroies in the last 2 weeks and that's where I…

Hi! I LOVE Clean Eating and Tosca Reno is such an inspiration! If you're on Facebook I have started a group for people to share their recipes and success stories. I personally lost 13 pounds last year "eating clean" and continue to eat clean about 90% of the time. Once you make the changes it's pretty easy to maintain.…

Way t go girl!! Onderland here you come!

There is sugar in everything! When you REALLY read the labels it's a real eye opener! I honestly just went cold turkey, but I always have slip ups. (like lately) But about every 2 weeks I end up doing a sugar fast from EVERYTHING sugar for at least 3 days. This helps me stay in check. That way I can still enjoy the…

LOL! I know, I've seen similar ads pop up before and thought the same thing? WHAT?? How EVIL:)

I am not doing insanity. I'm doing Chalene Extreme (on my 3 1/2 week mark). Was told to start there first before doing insanity. Let me know what you think of it though!

I love Agave Nector - I use it in my tea and even on my kashi waffles with a little bit a cinnamon - you only need very little of it to make an impact. Th less sugar the better, but when you really NEED something sweet, it's a great alternative.

You go girl!! That is AWESOME!!!:flowerforyou:

Hi there! Welcome! I'm sure you're gonna love it! I am really starting to embrace this and kno that with the journaling and encouragement I will have great succes! I added you as a friend so we can encourage each other:) Have a great week:)

Sounds good - I'll ave to try this one!!:wink: